Can you reserve a site at Lost Cabin Campground?

Yes, Lost Cabin Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Lost Cabin Campground?

90 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Lost Cabin Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Lost Cabin Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Lost Cabin Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Lost Cabin Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Lost Cabin Campground, Wyoming — 19 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Lost Cabin Campground is located 29 miles west of Buffalo, Wyoming on the east side of scenic Cloud Peak Skyway, near the Cloud Peak Wilderness Area. The Bighorn National Forest offers a wide variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, scenic driving and a number of historic sites. The administering organization is Rustic Freedom / Gallatin Canyon Campgrounds; e-mail: support@rusticfreedom.com

Recreation

Scenic off-road driving is available on nearby Elgin Park, Pole Creek and Crazy Woman Canyon Roads. Hiking and mountain biking are allowed on these roads as well.

Many additional hiking trails are available in the Cloud Peak Wilderness. A short trail leads from the campground to a scenic creek below.

Facilities

The campground offers several single-family sites each equipped with a picnic table and campfire ring with grill. Accessible vault toilets, drinking water and trash collection are provided.

The nearest dump station is 12 miles away on Powder River Pass.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on a hillside above Highway 16. A dense forest of lodgepole pine covers the area and North Fork Creek flows nearby.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (307) 431-7446.

Nearby Attractions

Meadowlark Lake is 20 minutes west of the campground, and Tie Hack Reservoir is 20 minutes north. Both lakes are great locations for canoeing and fishing.

The High Park Lookout is located just east of Meadowlark Lake. This old fire lookout was built by the CCC decades ago and is no longer active. A short hike leads to the lookout, where hikers are awarded panoramic views of the surrounding area.

South Fork Lodge is nearby, offering dining options, lodging, guided horseback riding and fishing and camping supplies.

Charges & Cancellations

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This cancellation processing fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation processing fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

The facts

Season: Memorial Day - Labor Day — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
19 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 90 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: LOST CABIN

Site types

18 Standard Nonelectric
1 Group Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

19 campsites at Lost Cabin Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
001	LOST CABIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
002	LOST CABIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	45 ft	8	🐾
003	LOST CABIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	75 ft	8	🐾
004	LOST CABIN	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	65 ft	8	🐾
005	LOST CABIN	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	75 ft	8	🐾
006	LOST CABIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	50 ft	8	🐾
007	LOST CABIN	Group Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	90 ft	16	🐾
008	LOST CABIN	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	90 ft	8	🐾
009	LOST CABIN	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	90 ft	8	🐾
010	LOST CABIN	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	90 ft	8	🐾
011	LOST CABIN	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	90 ft	8	🐾
012	LOST CABIN	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	90 ft	8	🐾
013	LOST CABIN	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Moderate	90 ft	8	🐾
014	LOST CABIN	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	90 ft	8	🐾
015	LOST CABIN	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	25 ft	8	🐾
016	LOST CABIN	Standard Nonelectric	Parallel	Gravel	Slight	30 ft	8	🐾
017	LOST CABIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	50 ft	8	🐾
018	LOST CABIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
019	LOST CABIN	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Buffalo, Wyoming, take U.S. Highway 16 southwest about 27 miles.

44.14833, -106.95306 · 44°8'54.0"N 106°57'11.0"W

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Typical weather

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
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Precip in	1.0	1.2	2.0	3.0	3.9	2.4	2.0	1.3	1.7	1.9	1.2	1.0

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Two non-towed vehicles allowed per site. The first vehicle is included in the basic fee; the second vehicle will be charged an extra $9.00/day fee at the campground. Firewood bundles can be purchased from the campground host. Site # 7 is a double site. The single site fee (1-8 people) is $17.00 for one non-towed vehicle with trailer per site per day; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $9.00/day. The double site fee (9-16 people) is $34.00 for two non-towed vehicles with trailers per site per day; an extra car, including what it tows, is an additional $9.00/day. A 4th car (maximum) is free.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Lost Cabin Campground

Can you reserve a site at Lost Cabin Campground?: Yes, Lost Cabin Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Lost Cabin Campground have?: 19 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Lost Cabin Campground?: 90 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Lost Cabin Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Lost Cabin Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Lost Cabin Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Lost Cabin Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Lost Cabin Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Lost Cabin Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$20 per night. Additional vehicle $9. Limit 2 vehicles per site and 8 people per site. 13 reservable sites. Double site (site #7): $40 for 1-16 people.

Restrictions:

14 day stay limit

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Lost Cabin Campground

Muddy Guard Cabin 2.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Pole Creek Cabin 3.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Sheep Mountain Fire Lookout 3.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Doyle Creek Campground 5.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
South Fork (Wyoming) 9.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tie Hack 9.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Circle Park Campground 9.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hettinger Group Area 10.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Middle Fork 10.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Hunter Campground 12.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Powder River Interpretive Site 6.3 mi · Facility
Poison Creek Trail 6.6 mi · Facility

Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-14.

Lost Cabin Campground